Patient Care Technician-Telemetry Hp4 Full TIme Days

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for our Telemetry unit. In this full-time position, you will work under the supervision of registered nurses to provide basic patient care activities on a busy hospital unit. You will monitor vital signs, assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, and help maintain a clean and organized patient environment while supporting the overall workflow of the unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly
• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette
• Communicate information to appropriate staff, family, and patients
• Manage overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed
• Perform pre-census and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking abilities while functioning under stressful situations
• Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work as unit needs, patient needs, and staff needs change
• Serve as liaison between patient care units and all other patient-related departments

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or current nursing school student with at least one semester of clinical completed
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program
• Graduate of a Phlebotomy course

Schedule

• Full-time position, 72 hours per pay period
• Day shift: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Alternating weekends and holidays required

Additional Requirements

• Background check required, including criminal history
• Must complete authorization and disclosure form to permit background check
• Results evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act and all applicable local, state, and federal laws